Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Winston Salem, NC

Have you lost touch with who you are? Have you given so much of yourself to everyone else that you don't know how you got here... or how to get back to YOU? I provide depth-oriented counseling for survivors of traumatic relationships, disrupted attachments, and developmental wounds. I also specialize in perinatal trauma and work with parents who have experienced trauma during pregnancy or the birth of a child. My approach is based in attachment theory and influenced by current research on attachment, emotion regulation, and the mind-body connection.

My practice is uniquely focused on helping individuals overcome the emotional challenges experienced when trying to make a family. Most individuals assume children will be part of their future. In fact, many have spent years trying to protect against untimely pregnancy. So when obstacles present such as infertility, not having a partner, pregnancy loss, early births, or cancer it can cause incredible pain and suffering. This is where we have to deal with the hard stuff. I'm here to help you sort through the hard stuff, process the trauma, and make value driven decisions about your future.

You've overcome trauma in your life. You are successful, but new changes are bringing up emotions that are difficult to manage. Maybe they are emotions that you haven't felt in awhile and you need a safe place to process them. Maybe you've felt them, but your current coping skills are no longer working. You are ready for relief from these emotions. You're ready to let go of the past and start this new chapter with ease, but the people who care about you want to help, but don't know how. You are ready to rewrite your story and be confident in yourself and your relationships.

Tired of hating your body? Of waiting until you lose weight to pursue your goals or dreams? Do you struggle with binge or emotional eating and want to be able to enjoy food again? Do you have a medical condition like PCOS that makes it difficult to trust your body? Imagine spending your days focused on the people, activities, and ideas you love. Free from negative thinking, fear of food, and body hate. It is possible! You deserve to enjoy food, to move in ways that feel joyful, and to treat your body kindly and gently. I help people feel at home in their bodies, make peace with food, and live fuller lives.

I believe that the therapy process is rooted in rapport, transparency, and hard work between the therapist and client. My approach is direct, honest, and straightforward. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, and judgment free space for clients to unload and discuss their most intimate life concerns. I enjoy working with other professionals (teachers, healthcare workers) experiencing burnout; who are wanting to learn skills in order to create work/life balance, manage stress levels, and cultivate happy/healthy relationships. This might involve learning to say "no" with boundary implementation and assertive communication.

My services include working with individual, couples, family counseling with adults, and adolescents. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. My training is in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship issues, trauma issues, women’s issues (infertility and postpartum), and developmental transitions. I use a therapeutic approach that reflects eclectic influences derived from my training in cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, person-centered, and family systems. I view problems as generally being developmental in nature, and approach each person, couple, or family in a unique fashion.

You don't go out much because you would be so embarrassed if you were to have a panic attack in public? You are so depressed you cannot sleep, work, or socialize? You cry all the time. You are fighting postpartum depression. You can't get past your childhood trauma. Your drug abuse has gotten out of control? You have no friends, no support, no life. You want to improve your health and quit smoking. You want to be done with anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use. You want your life back. You need help! Maybe just just need to "figure out" the next steps in your life or seeking US citizenship.

Are you ready for a change? Then, you do not have to do this alone! I am a passionate and empathetic therapist prepared to take this journey with you. My approach is based on the premise that people are inherently good and can change when given the proper coping skills, resources, and opportunities for self-actualization. I believe the client/therapist relationship is an essential factor in therapy. I have experience leading clients through their concerns with anxiety, depression, major life decisions, challenging life transitions, trauma, anger, adjustment issues, career-related issues, and maternal mental health.

Hi, I’m Latisha (Therapist Elle to some) and I’m glad you’re here! With over ten years of experience working with adolescents, couples, and individuals, I am committed to empowering others to be resilient. Sometimes in life, emotions, relationships and circumstances in general can become overwhelming and difficult to work through on your own. That is where I come in. I am here to support you in becoming the best version of yourself and walk with you on your path to healing. I applaud you for taking the first step to getting started.

Would you like to gain a better understanding of yourself, patterns of behaviors/ cycles of thinking- with the intention of creating a more fulfilling life? We will work together to establish a treatment plan that fits your goals and needs.

Now Accepting New Clients! You’re done white-knuckling your way through this. The anxiety, the constant decision making, the toxic relationships that you've successfully managed for years are turning you into someone you don't like. You feel your life spinning off axis. You don’t want to lead just another instagram-perfect life. You want your insides to match your outside. I help curious parents who are breaking generational cycles so they can parent more gently, set boundaries more intentionally and create families and communities that are equitable, thoughtful and whole.

You didn't expect life to look this way. Are you paralyzed by anxiety? Overwhelmed with the state of the world and our country? Feeling disconnected from others? Feeling unseen and unheard? Are you struggling to meet the high expectations of yourself and the expectations of what the modern woman is? Have you found yourself thinking; these are supposed to be the happiest days of my life, why am I not happy? Am I a good Mom? Am I being too controlling? ​ Everyone else seems to be able to do it all. Why can't I? Am I making the "right" decisions with my children? Life does not have to stay this way.

As you find yourself stepping into a new journey, it's easy to also find yourself overwhelmed with all of your "hats" that seem to be any combination of marriage, divorce, career changes, grief, or parenthood. So many of our daily habits are shaped around how our bodies respond to stress, past trauma, and unhealthy coping patterns, yet all of our roles leave us with little time actually to deal with them. Our time together could give you time to sit with all of YOU. We can work together to practice healthy ways to respond to our emotions as they come and get you closer to living a life rooted in acceptance and confidence.

Hi, my name is Brittney Carter, LCMHC, LCAS. I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University. I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I also have a specialty in Expressive Art Therapy and school counseling. My work experience has been in both the hospital and community mental health settings.

We are a diverse practice with locations in Lake Norman and Winston-Salem that provides psychotherapy in person or online, psychological testing, consulting services, and clinical supervision in NC. We serve children ages 3 and up, families, teens, couples and adults. We also provide educational consulting for 504/IEP planning. Our organizational consulting services help leadership teams grow and learn and our private practice consulting helps clinicians ready to take the leap into private practice. Our clinical supervision services are available to LCMHCA's, LCSWA's, and LPA's in NC.

The therapy room is a place that is emotionally safe. It is a space free of judgment. Working with clients who are ready to show up for themselves authentically is a benefit for me being a therapist. No matter how, what or who causes our ‘wounds’, it is our responsibility to be intentional and work towards healing.

Your thoughts are what guide your decisions. Perhaps the strength you used to have has weaken, causing you to doubt or question your ability and/or who you are. Start today, seek a new life for yourself. Imagine what your future can look like. See that together we can create change and healing, allowing you to move beyond pain, sadness, anxiety, and confusion. Accurate assessment and therapeutic approaches, including understanding and professional guidance will help you experience daily peace, love, laughter and happiness. I am fully convinced from a high success rate among those who have sought and received therapeutic counseling and moved forward, experiencing a healthy productive life that you will also.

Weekday Evening Apt. Availability - In with Aetna, CBHA, BCBS, SHP, and Medcost- Do you feel pulled between the demands of your career and personal life? Perhaps, you’re struggling with balancing the demands of parenthood. Or, maybe you’re a student who is struggling to adjust to college or figure out your life path. You aren’t sure exactly what’s wrong, but you know that something isn’t right. You feel anxious or sad much of the time. You’re dissatisfied with the quality of your life. You know these feelings are impacting your relationships with others. You aren’t the person that you would like to be and you’re ready to change.

I am a national board certified and licensed clinical mental health counselor. Women and Children's mental health is the focus of my practice. I am the mother of six adult children and I understand the challenges women face in helping their families develop and reach their full potential. Women are the“heart” of every family and because of this I have a special interest in women’s issues and in helping women explore and identify their best options for creating positive change.